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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Cumulus Media Injunction Against Nielsen Lifted By Federal Court

That injunction being lifted now allows Nielsen to re-enact its policy of joining national ratings with the purchase of local market data, at least temporarily.

The Real Stakes of the Cumulus–Nielsen Antitrust Battle

In my view, for the sake of the industry and its future, Nielsen needs to relent, but I can’t see this happening while the company is owned by private equity.

Netflix Leads Streaming TV Viewership to Record High in December, Nielsen Data Shows

Christmas Day saw a huge increase in viewership for Netflix, as the streaming platform showed an NFL doubleheader and the highly anticipated series finale of Stranger Things.

‘Monday Night Football’ Earns Second-Highest Viewed Regular Season on ESPN

"The season, which featured 23 regular-season games including two Week 18 contests, averaged 16.5 million viewers per game—up 10% from 2024."

Jay Guyther Shares How Worldwide Audio Measurement Is Evolving Faster Than Ever

"Perhaps some of these ideas will make their way to the United States soon."

Cam Newton: SEC Football Is Still the Top Conference Because of Viewership

"At the end of the day, everybody knows that if you want to go and get put on [television] you still go to the SEC."

Cumulus Media Scores Landmark Victory Over Nielsen

“The ruling signals a potential shift in the power dynamics of audience measurement.”

Nielsen Claims Cumulus Media Using Antitrust Law for a 50% Rate Reduction

"In a heavily redacted filing in federal court in New York, Nielsen framed its defense bluntly, saying Cumulus wants to pay 50% less for the same services."

Nielsen Expands Measurement Partnership With Roku

"This partnership combines Nielsen’s expertise in streaming measurement with Roku’s category leadership to give marketers the granular insights they need to grow their brands and drive results."

The Industry According To….Rich Tunkel, Nielsen

"Radio is perceived to be the least effective media, when the data shows just the opposite."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."